PEARLS of DALMATIA with Dubrovnik & the Island of Hvar October 5-19, 2015

Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association presents PEARLS OF DALMATIA With Dubrovnik & the Island of Hvar October 5-19, 2015

15 days from $4,684 total price from Boston, New York ($3,995 air & land inclusive plus $689 airline taxes and departure fees)

This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited, six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.

An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumnae/i & Friends of Bryn Mawr College Featuring David Morgan, Professor Emeritus of History Tour membership limited to 24 alumnae/i and friends of Bryn Mawr College PEARLS OF DALMATIA With Dubrovnik & the Island of Hvar 15 days from $4,684 total price from Boston, New York ($3,995 air & land inclusive plus $689 airline taxes and departure fees)

ndependent, democratic Croatia welcomes visitors eager to absorb its remarkable I history and culture – and its beautiful and unspoiled Dalmatian coastline. As our small group travels from historic Zagreb and beautiful Lake Bled to the Habsburg resort of Opatija, the island of Hvar, and beloved Dubrovnik, we see why this cherished region lays such a claim on the hearts of all who visit.

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Zagreb, Croatia SLOVENIA Ljubljana Zagreb Day 2: Arrive Zagreb After a connecting flight CROATIA in Europe, we arrive in Zagreb and transfer to our Opatija hotel. Tonight we meet our fellow travelers and learn about the journey ahead as we gather for a briefing and welcome dinner. D Adriatic Sea Trogir Day 3: Zagreb This morning’s tour of the Croatian capital by coach and on foot reveals a gra- Destination Hvar Motorcoach Dubrovnik cious city of culture and hospitality. We visit Mirogoj Ferry Park Cemetery, known for its arcades and sculpture; Entry/Departure then continue through Old Town with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. After calling on the colorful Avg. High (°F) Oct Dolac open-air market, the remainder of the day is at Zagreb 61 leisure. Tonight we dine at a local restaurant. B,D Dubrovnik 69 Day 4: Zagreb/Lake Bled, Slovenia/Ljubljana We travel northwest this morning to the town of Bled, whose namesake lake is the stuff of fairytales. Your Small Group Tour Highlights Surrounded by the Julian Alps and deep forests, and with a medieval castle perched on its shore, the Historic Zagreb … Scenic Lake Bled excursion … almost mile-wide lake ranks as a popular tourist Vibrant Ljubljana … Visit to Postojna Cave … Istrian destination. We tour the castle then enjoy a boat Peninsula touring … Visit to Plitvice Lakes National ride around the placid lake. Late this afternoon Park … Dramatic Dalmatian coastline … Diocletian’s we depart for the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site … Charming arriving in time for dinner at our hotel. B,D Opatija … Two-night stay on island of Hvar … Three- night stay in Dubrovnik, in superbly located hotel … Day 5: Ljubljana This morning’s walking tour Dubrovnik touring including Old City walls reveals the charming heart of this friendly, mid-sized European capital with ornate façades, romantic Day Itinerary Hotel Rating bridges, a historic city center, and abundant park- 1 Depart U.S. for Zagreb land. Then the remainder of the day is free for 2-3 Zagreb Regent Esplanade Deluxe independent exploration, perhaps to visit some of 4-5 Ljubljana Grand Hotel Union Sup. First Class the city’s museums, galleries, or historic houses. B 6-8 Opatija The Bristol Hotel Sup. First Class The Trogir Day 6: Ljubljana/Postojna/Opatija, Croatia 9 Trogir First Class Palace Hotel En route to Opatija today, we stop to explore 10-11 Hvar Adriana Hotel Hvar Sup. First Class Postojna Cave, the almost 13-mile long karst cave Hilton Imperial system where an electric train takes us deeper 12-14 Dubrovnik Sup. First Class Hotel Dubrovnik than is possible in any other cave in the world. 15 Depart Dubrovnik for U.S. Then after free time here for lunch on our own,

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry we continue on to Opatija, the seaside resort standard reference. where Habsburg princes once vacationed. B,D

Cover Photo: We enjoy a pleasing mix of guided touring and time on our own in Dubrovnik. A typical farmhouse we’ll see along Croatia’s scenic Adriatic Coast.

Day 7: Opatija/Istrian Peninsula Today’s Day 10: Trogir/Split/Hvar This morning we tour of the Istrian Peninsula reveals the multicul- travel to Split, the main city of the central Dalmatian tural roots of this alluring spit of land jutting into Coast and home of 3rd-century Diocletian’s Palace. the Adriatic. At various times a vassal of Venice, As we see on our guided tour, the palace, and the first Austro-Hungarian Empire, Fascist Italy, eventually its ruins, formed the historic heart of the Yugoslav Federation, and finally, Croatia, picturesque Split. After time for lunch on our Istra, as it is known, boasts an interesting history, own, we board a ferry for the two-hour cruise to mild Mediterranean climate, lovely scenery, and Hvar, “queen” of the Dalmatian islands. Upon good wines. Our first stop is in the port of Pula, arrival we travel by coach to lively Hvar town, where we visit the well-preserved remains of a where we spend the next two nights. We dine Roman amphitheater (c. 177 ce). Next is Rovinj, tonight at a local restaurant just a short walk from a charming old Venetian port where we are free our hotel. B,D to explore on our own and perhaps enjoy lunch at an outdoor café. After returning to Opatija late Day 11: Hvar With captivating natural beauty this afternoon, we dine together tonight at a local and a strategic Adriatic location, Hvar has pros- restaurant. B,D pered since antiquity. We discover some of its charms this morning, first with a walking tour of Day 8: Opatija/Plitvice Lakes Today we Venetian-tinged Hvar town then with a walking embark on a full-day excursion to Plitvice Lakes tour of nearby Stari Grad, one of Croatia’s oldest National Park, a string of 16 turquoise-colored lakes connected by a series of waterfalls and cas- Post-Tour Extension cades, surrounded by dense forests, and separated by distinctive travertine deposits. Once known as Devil’s Garden, this intriguing natural land- October 19-22, 2015 scape of karst formations and abundant wildlife DUBROVNIK — is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We enjoy a ON YOUR OWN guided tour here, as well as some time to wander on our own. B,L 4 days/3 nights for $545 total price Single Supplement: $395 Day 9: Opatija/Zadar/Trogir We travel south Enjoy more of this beloved city on your along the scenic Adriatic coast today, stopping first own, and at your own pace. in the seaside town of Zadar, an ancient Croatian capital. After lunch at a local restaurant here, we Your Tour Price Includes embark on a tour of the Italian-accented medieval • 3 nights’ accommodations at Hilton Imperial city that once rivaled Venice for maritime suprem- Hotel (Superior First Class) acy. Mid-afternoon we depart for Trogir, whose • 3 meals: 3 breakfasts historic town center is a UNESCO site. B,L,D • Transfer to airport “Those who seek paradise Bryn Mawr Faculty Host on earth should David Morgan (Haverford ’60) took his first course in come to ubrovnik D .” Modern European History at -George Bernard Shaw Bryn Mawr, and went on to make a career in that disci- pline. With two degrees from cities and where we also have time to wander on Oxford University in the his- tory of 19th- and 20th-century our own. We return to our hotel for lunch and Europe, he taught for 37 years at Wesleyan an afternoon and evening at leisure. B,L University. He also served as chair of the History Department, chair of the College of Day 12: Hvar/Dubrovnik We continue our Social Studies, and Dean of the Social Sciences. journey south today, leaving Hvar for the main- His scholarly publications concern Central land then traveling along the scenic Dalmatian European socialism and communism, but his coast to popular and beloved Dubrovnik. After teaching interest shifted to Eastern Europe and reaching our hotel late afternoon, this evening is the Balkans after 1989. at leisure for us to get our first look at this medi- Professor Morgan has traveled extensively in eval gem. B,L England and in Central and Eastern Europe. He is married to Betsy Levering Morgan (BMC ’61). Day 13: Dubrovnik Today we discover the city Then we enjoy a small group highlight as we set whose ancient walls out late this afternoon for a farewell dinner with have withstood a local family whose home overlooks Dubrovnik. both time and tide Our menu features produce from their garden, for hundreds of homemade olive oil, and local wine. B,D years. We begin with a walking tour Day 15: Depart for U.S. This morning we around the city transfer to the airport for our return flights to walls, whose origi- the U.S. B nal ramparts and bastions date to the 12th and 13th cen- Tour Departs: October 5, 2015 turies (Dubrovnik itself was founded Prices include international airfare and all taxes, On Day 8 we visit Plitvice in the 7th century). surcharges, and fees. Lakes. Then we continue Boston, New York $4,684 through the Old City, paying a visit to the stately Philadephia, Washington, DC $4,884 Baroque Cathedral (c. 1672). We also see the Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Treasury, whose gilded shelves and historic relics Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, $4,984 sit behind locked wooden doors; and the Franciscan Minneapolis, Orlando, Tampa monastery with a 14th-century pharmacy. We Dallas, Denver, Houston, return to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure or Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), $5,084 San Francisco, Seattle time for independent exploration. B Land only (transfers not included) $3,495 Day 14: Dubrovnik Today is free to explore Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per on our own. From the medieval Old Town to person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees of $689, the contemporary city with its Mediterranean which are subject to change until final payment is accent, Dubrovnik offers discoveries aplenty. made. All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and departure fees) are guaranteed. Your Tour Price Includes Single travelers please add $995. Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities Business Class – $4,495 per person; Premium Economy – • 13 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior $895 per person (upgrades are subject to availability First Class, and First Class hotels and pricing is subject to change). • 25 meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners Please note: This trip involves considerable walking • Extensive sightseeing as described, including uphill and on uneven or cobblestone streets. You all entrance fees should be in good physical condition to enjoy this tour • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director to the fullest. • Private motorcoach transportation throughout For reservations and information, please your trip call Odysseys Unlimited toll-free • Luggage handling for one bag per person 888-370-6765 • Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM, Eastern Time airport and hotel porters, and all drivers Dear Bryn Mawr Alumnae/i, Family and Friends, Travel with us to the beautiful, unspoiled Dalmatian coast — an extraordinary realm of walled cities and Roman relics. Traveling in a small group of no more than 24 guests, we’ll savor many unique opportunities to discover the history and culture of this remarkable region. Our 15-day journey begins in Croatia’s gracious capital, Zagreb, with visits to historic Old Town as well as the colorful Dolac open-air market and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Lake Bled, we enjoy a tranquil boat ride, and in Ljubljana we revel in romantic views of archetypal bridges and plentiful meadows. Then we continue to Opatija, “the jewel of the Adriatic,” where Habsburg royalty once vacationed. While here, we enjoy a day touring the Istrian Peninsula. Finally, we visit the beautiful island of Hvar, whose enticing medieval town is situated on one of the most beautiful islands along the Adriatic coast, and Dubrovnik, the world’s largest UNESCO conservation site. We tour the Old Town, and enjoy our farewell dinner with a local family. An optional three-night extension in Dubrovnik allows you to explore the ancient city in more depth, at your own pace. Space on this exclusive, air-inclusive tour for Bryn Mawr is limited to just 24 guests, and will be accompanied by Professor Emeritus David Morgan. We anticipate that space will fill quickly; your early reservations are encouraged. Sincerely,

Wendy Greenfield Executive Director, Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association

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